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Statement of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association Regarding the Omnibus Bill

“We applaud Congressional leadership for including several significant telecommunications components in the 2018 omnibus budget legislation, including RAY BAUM’s Act which reauthorizes the FCC for the first time in 28 years and directs the Commission to identify new unlicensed spectrum that can help meet growing consumer demand for Wi-Fi and other emerging services. “We also support Congress’ decision to appropriate
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A $9.5 Billion Impact: How TV and The Walking Dead Are Transforming Georgia

Georgia may be nicknamed the Peach State, but in the film and TV business, it’s better known as the Camera Ready State. With an average of 30-40 movie or television show productions going on per year, there's no shortage of television favorites being filmed there at any point in time, or in any kind of town, be it FX's Atlanta,
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How the Cable Industry Has Become A Leader in Gender Diversity

According to the World Economic Forum, it will take another 200 years to achieve gender parity in the workplace. "That's just too long, and unacceptable,” said Maria Brennan, CAE, President and CEO of Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT)." In an interview during Women's History Month, Brennan shared her insights on how the cable industry can be a global leader in
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Consumers Will Save Billions More as Landmark Set-Top Box Voluntary Agreement is Extended by Pay TV Industry, Energy Efficiency Advocates

Energy Secretary Perry Praises the Agreement Arlington, VA – March 15, 2018 – Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and NCTA - The Internet & Television Association (NCTA) announced a four-year extension of the award-winning Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Set-Top Boxes , initially signed in 2012. The extended agreement is expected to save consumers
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Get Ready to Save Billions: Set-Top Box Voluntary Agreement Has Been Extended

Together with the Natural Resources Defense Council, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, the Consumer Technology Association and all of the largest pay-TV providers in the United States, NCTA has announced a four-year extension of the Voluntary Agreement for Ongoing Improvement to the Energy Efficiency of Set-Top Boxes, commonly known as the VA. The award winning program, initially signed
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NCTA Names Mark Kulish and Robert N. Rubinovitz as New Senior Executive Hires

Washington, D.C. – NCTA – The Internet & Television Association today announced two new senior hires for the organization. Mark Kulish joins as Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration, on March 12th and Robert N. Rubinovitz as Vice President, Research & Analysis, starting April 2nd. Mark Kulish joins NCTA from US Telecom where he has served as Senior Vice President,
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A Strategy for Expanding Faster Broadband ASAP

One of the primary obstacles to faster broadband deployment is one of the most mundane--timely access to utility poles. All broadband providers benefit from mechanisms that promote safe and speedy access to utility poles. Such a system should be fair, fast, and predictable--carefully reconciling both the pro-competitive interests of those attaching new facilities to poles with the property interests of
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Overwhelming Majority of Americans Now Go Online

One of the fastest growing technologies in history has reached another milestone as 89 percent of Americans are now connecting to the internet, according to a new Pew Research survey. The growth in internet adoption can be attributed to many factors but one is the effort of ISPs to reach low-income families, senior citizens, veterans, and others through broadband adoption
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Industry Jobs Survey Reveals Enormous Job Variety and New Disciplines

The cable industry is ever-evolving and growing when it comes to creating job opportunities and expanding its dynamic list of roles and positions, a recent survey indicates. More than 800 different job titles exist across the industry, according to the Cable and Telecommunications Human Resources Association’s (CTHRA) 2017 Annual Compensation Surveys. The survey polled a mix of cable operators and
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Statement of Michael Powell, President & CEO, NCTA- The Internet & Television Association, Regarding House Consideration of the RAY BAUM’s Act

“We applaud the House floor consideration of the RAY BAUM’s Act, which reauthorizes the FCC for the first time in 28 years and will lead to the identification of new spectrum to support skyrocketing demand for Wi-Fi and other unlicensed services. We are heartened by the bipartisan leadership of House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden, Ranking Member Frank
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